Chevrolet Chevelle (1963 – 1967) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1961 – 1965): specs compared
Both offer around 122 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.8 s against 14.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 154 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,250 kg against 1,365 kg. At 4,925 mm, the Chevrolet Chevelle is 196 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors. The Chevrolet Chevelle dates from 1963 – 1967, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors from 1961 – 1965.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Chevelle
1963 – 1967
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1961 – 1965
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1963 – 1967 | 1961 – 1965 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 hp | 55 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 118 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.5 s | 12.8 – 30.0 s |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | 126 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.6 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,925 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,384 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,365 kg | 1,250 – 1,325 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.